Thread: A Worn out Quilt

My daughter just asked me to put new batting in her Christmas quilt that I made for her 20 years ago. it was just a patchwork quilt and it was tied, not quilted. There were 2 patches that needed to be removed and replaced, which was not a problem. The problem was the back did not fit any more and I thought it was easier to just put on a new back than retro fit the other, and I am quilting it, instead of tying it. My daughter feels it is not the same but likes it just the same and very happy that I have done it for her.

Back in 1978 I made an embroidered baby quilt for a friend. I was told this summer, it has been re-done with new batting and backing for the three children of the baby I made it for. My friend said each baby has used it - the blocks were the iron-on nursery rhymes, she has turned it into a family tradition.

Is it worth it? Only you can say for sure.

I would offer to make her a new one to replace the worn one. Maybe you could shop together for the fabrics.

I would make her a new one and give her a quilt rack for Christmas. Let her place the much loved quilt on the rack and use the new one. You can now get her involved in the fabric selection process, she may choose to have you make one in the same "flavor" as this one or go in a completely surprising direction. Since she appreciates your quilts, go all out for her.

My Grandson felt the same way about his quilt. I mended it twice and then I made him a new one. He still keeps the old one but it no longer is used everyday.

I made a quilt for my DGD when she was 3 weeks old from a pack of charm squares, some yardage and Minkee backing. She is now 7 yrs old and cannot go to sleep without it. My DD and DGD and DGS came to live with us a year ago, and the first thing she asked was if I could fix her quilt. Some of the seams had pulled apart, so I removed the frayed fabric, used a lightweight woven fusible interfacing, slipped the patches under the existing blocks and zigzagged the pieces in. She doesn't care what it looks like; she's just happy to be able to snuggle under her quilt.

The quilt is more than just a bed covering to your daughter. It is love, comfort, security and a lifetime of snuggling. A new quilt won't be the same.

Originally Posted by Kitsie

The idea of putting the loved one on a rack or making a wall hanging out of a part of it appeals to me, and a new one for the bed. That is, indeed, a quilt to be loved!

I agree. These sound like great ideas.